$16B spent on healthcare ads in 2018; poll reveals public skepticism towards healthcare organizations. 9% believe pharma companies prioritize patients, 16% for insurance, 23% for hospitals, and 36% for providers. Low trust levels present opportunity for new healthcare entities.

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Amazon CEO, Andy Jassy, acquired primary care chain One Medical for $3.49 billion, aiming to transform healthcare experience with a model offering in-office services, 24/7 virtual care, on-site labs, and preventative and mental healthcare programs. Compared to other health clinics, One Medical serves 815,000 members and has 200 physical locations in U.S. The health data security is a concern to be closely monitored by the Federal Trade Commission.

Andy Jassy predicts his future grandkids will be shocked by how bad American health care is—and unpacks Amazon’s plans to change it Fortune

Microsoft's network was breached by Russian group Cozy Bear, marking their second intrusion since 2020. The breach happened in late November 2023 and was detected in January 2024, resulting in stolen emails and files of Microsoft's leadership and cybersecurity and legal employees. Despite such incidents, Microsoft's stock prices remain unaffected and the company continues to secure government and enterprise contracts, rising to be one of the largest cybersecurity vendors globally. US Senator Ron Wyden criticized Microsoft's lack of multi-factor authentication and called for a reassessment of the US government's dependence on Microsoft.

What Microsoft's latest email breach says about the IT giant The Register

AI chatbot privacy concerns rise with popularity; safety of personal information sharing uncertain.

Is It Safe to Share Personal Information With an AI Chatbot? What to Know - WSJ Wall Street Journal